"festerous" meaning in All languages combined

See festerous on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more festerous [comparative], most festerous [superlative]
Etymology: fester + -ous Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|fester|ous}} fester + -ous Head templates: {{en-adj}} festerous (comparative more festerous, superlative most festerous)
  1. (rare) That is characteristic of, or prone to festering. Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-festerous-en-adj-1X4zZYrL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ous

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